F clamp but yes :P it's as if the fret has rolled/the tang is bent in an awkward way. Might be a case of refretting just the problem children as the rest of the neck is looking straight.
F clamp but yes :P it's as if the fret has rolled/the tang is bent in an awkward way. Might be a case of refretting just the problem children as the rest of the neck is looking straight.
Artsy, scored lines:
OR
Straight black binding?
I'm leaning towards straight black, TBH. Just looks cleaner and more professional. However, I do like the scoring, so I wouldn't rule it out for a future build.
"Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded"
- Jimi Hendrix
My Builds:
#1: Non-PBG SG - "Purple Flame" (Getting Wired)
#2: PBG MB-1 - "The Wasp" (Getting Wired)
#3: PBG IB-1 - "V-Bay at Noon" (90% Done)
#4: PBG SG-1F - (Getting Cleared)
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The black looks cool, but it's not bonded to the plastic just sitting on top. You will most probably find that it will smear and contaminate your top coats.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
Pabs man! You're killing me over here! :P
But seriously though, thanks for the unbiased warning.
Alas, I have thrown caution to the wind, and decided to risk all. Sticking with black. Applied first Wudtone today. Dark Onyx deep colour on back, sides and top. Back and sides did not need much, being already soaked in Feast Watson goodness, but my oh my was the maple top thirsty! Did three passes before all the grain was covered, and every pore had soaked some up.
Currently curing in my cupboard. Once ready, I will sand back and apply Azure Lagoon. Exciting times ahead, and hopefully all goes well. Pictures soon, my friends.
"Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded"
- Jimi Hendrix
My Builds:
#1: Non-PBG SG - "Purple Flame" (Getting Wired)
#2: PBG MB-1 - "The Wasp" (Getting Wired)
#3: PBG IB-1 - "V-Bay at Noon" (90% Done)
#4: PBG SG-1F - (Getting Cleared)
My Future Builds:
PBG ES-1G Custom - "Dave Grohl DG-335 Tribute"
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Sounding and looking great Brodie!
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Sounds great Brodie. Looking forward to seeing that top!
cheers,
Gav.
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Build #02: ST-1
Build #03: JR-1DC
Build #04: ES-2V
Build #05: ESB-4 (GOTM July 2014)
Build #06: RC-1
Build #07: MK-2
Build #08: TLA-1
Build #09: JR-1DC
Build #0A: LPA-1
Build #0B: STA-1 (GOTM April 2015)
Build #0C: MKA-2
Build #0D: LP-1M
Build #0E: JB-1
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Sorry bro, I would feel really bad if something went pear shaped and I was sitting here going 'knew that would happen'. I will be very happy to be proven wrong though. Onwards and upwards!
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
[fingers crossed]
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
best of luck Brodie, hope the black binding works out. The scores look pretty good.
Look forward to seeing the cap with azure applied
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
@Pabs: No stress mate. I really do appreciate getting some 100% honest advice.
So, as promised, pictures (cause I know how much we all love them)!
I was a chump and forgot to get one pre-sanding, but I did remember everything else so, without further ado, here they are:
Dark Onyx sanded back, with a newly stealthed out trem cavity:
First coat of Azure Lagoon:
One more for posterity:
Not 100% happy with the way Wudtone sands back. I now have about 6 pieces of sand paper absolutely ruined because they are clogged with it. Plus, it didn't leave a very clean, defined wood and grain surface for the Azure, meaning the pop will be a little muddy. For future builds, I think I will use a Feast Watson stain (should have listened to Wokka in the first place :P ).
Overall though, things are looking up.
"Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded"
- Jimi Hendrix
My Builds:
#1: Non-PBG SG - "Purple Flame" (Getting Wired)
#2: PBG MB-1 - "The Wasp" (Getting Wired)
#3: PBG IB-1 - "V-Bay at Noon" (90% Done)
#4: PBG SG-1F - (Getting Cleared)
My Future Builds:
PBG ES-1G Custom - "Dave Grohl DG-335 Tribute"
Find me on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/brodie.west.9
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